Eurasia Security Watch: No. 287
Violence in Syria puts pressure on Israel;
Pentagon: Russia may be transferring air defenses to Syria;
U.S. gives military aid to Egypt despite undemocratic record
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South Asia Security Monitor: No. 321
Challenges ahead for new Pak PM;
U.S. Scales back Afghan commitment;
New focus on India-Pak trade
Russia Reform Monitor: No. 1836
Successful test of the "
missile defense killer"
Thousands gather to protest on Russia Day
Missile Defense Briefing Report: No. 313
More funds for Israeli missile defense;
Movement toward a missile defense architecture in Asia;
Case for east coast defense gathers steam
China Draws A Line In The Ocean
Chinese Senior Col. Zhou Bo made headlines at the annual Shangri La Dialogue in Singapore, held from May 31 to June 2, when he announced that Chinese ships have been conducting reconnaissance operations in America’s Exclusive Economic Zone. It wasn’t exactly a surprise: Buried in its 2013 Report on Chinese Military Power was a statement by the Pentagon that Chinese ships had begun conducting “naval activities” around Guam and Hawaii. What may have been surprising though, was the response of Adm. Samuel Locklear, the head of U.S. Pacific Command: “They are [conducting exercises in our EEZ], and we encourage their ability to do that.” Why would the United States want the Chinese navy patrolling the waters off Hawaii?